Gilmer County, Georgia
AkashicGilmer County, GATrumpR+62.6
2024 precinct map of Gilmer CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Gilmer County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 81.0% | 14,976 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.5% | 3,413 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 75 |
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13 precincts · 18,481 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 18.5%Harris3,413 | 81.0%Trump14,976 | 0.4%Oliver75 | 18,481 | ||
| R | 17.7%Biden2,932 | 81.3%Trump13,429 | 1.0%Jorgensen164 | 16,525 | ||
| R | 15.3%Clinton1,965 | 81.5%Trump10,477 | 2.3%Johnson293 | 12,848 | ||
| R | 17.7%Obama1,958 | 80.8%Romney8,926 | 1.5%Johnson169 | 11,053 | ||
| R | 23.4%Obama2,614 | 75.4%McCain8,408 | 1.1%Barr127 | 11,149 | ||
| R | 25.0%Kerry2,510 | 74.0%Bush7,414 | 1.0%Badnarik99 | 10,023 | ||
| R | 30.3%Gore2,230 | 67.0%Bush4,941 | 0.5%Nader35 | 7,370 | ||
| R | 38.7%Clinton2,464 | 49.1%Dole3,121 | 11.4%Perot725 | 6,361 | ||
| R | 39.2%Clinton2,311 | 45.2%Bush2,661 | 14.9%Perot879 | 5,888 | ||
| R | 28.7%Dukakis1,363 | 70.6%Bush3,353 | 0.6%Paul30 | 4,746 | ||
| R | 29.3%Mondale1,234 | 70.7%Reagan2,972 | 0.0% | 4,206 | ||
| D | 49.5%Carter2,246 | 47.8%Reagan2,170 | 2.7%Anderson121 | 4,537 | ||
| D | 66.5%Carter2,499 | 33.5%Ford1,261 | 0.0% | 3,760 | ||
| R | 22.0%McGovern768 | 78.0%Nixon2,729 | 0.0% | 3,497 | ||
| R | 17.2%Humphrey690 | 51.6%Nixon2,074 | 31.3%Wallace1,259 | 4,023 | ||
| R | 49.9%Johnson2,159 | 50.1%Goldwater2,167 | 0.0% | 4,326 | ||
| R | 44.3%Kennedy1,472 | 55.7%Nixon1,850 | 0.0% | 3,322 | ||
| R | 40.7%Stevenson1,275 | 59.3%Eisenhower1,857 | 0.0% | 3,132 | ||
| D | 50.7%Stevenson1,359 | 49.3%Eisenhower1,324 | 0.0% | 2,683 | ||
| D | 50.2%Truman1,275 | 47.4%Dewey1,203 | 2.4%Thurmond62 | 2,540 | ||
| D | 52.7%Roosevelt884 | 47.3%Dewey793 | 0.0% | 1,677 | ||
| D | 56.9%Roosevelt865 | 42.9%Willkie653 | 0.2%Thomas3 | 1,521 | ||
| D | 51.9%Roosevelt1,128 | 48.1%Landon1,047 | 0.0% | 2,175 | ||
| D | 66.3%Roosevelt1,210 | 33.7%Hoover616 | 0.0% | 1,826 | ||
| R | 34.3%Smith529 | 65.7%Hoover1,012 | 0.0% | 1,541 | ||
| R | 46.0%Davis776 | 54.0%Coolidge912 | 0.0% | 1,688 | ||
| R | 45.2%Cox546 | 54.8%Harding662 | 0.0% | 1,208 | ||
| D | 47.6%Wilson742 | 16.5%Hughes258 | 35.9%Benson560 | 1,560 | ||
| D | 74.3%Wilson488 | 7.9%Taft52 | 17.8%Roosevelt117 | 657 | ||
| R | 40.6%Bryan360 | 58.6%Taft519 | 0.8%Debs7 | 886 | ||
| R | 47.0%Parker550 | 52.7%Roosevelt617 | 0.3%Debs3 | 1,170 | ||
| D | 50.5%Bryan502 | 49.5%McKinley493 | 0.0% | 995 | ||
| D | 58.4%Bryan706 | 41.6%McKinley503 | 0.0% | 1,209 | ||
| D | 52.3%Cleveland602 | 42.0%Harrison483 | 5.7%Weaver65 | 1,150 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +10.3% |
| 1896 | +16.8% |
| 1900 | +0.9% |
| 1904 | −5.7% |
| 1908 | −17.9% |
| 1912 | +66.4% |
| 1916 | +31.0% |
| 1920 | −9.6% |
| 1924 | −8.1% |
| 1928 | −31.3% |
| 1932 | +32.5% |
| 1936 | +3.7% |
| 1940 | +13.9% |
| 1944 | +5.4% |
| 1948 | +2.8% |
| 1952 | +1.3% |
| 1956 | −18.6% |
| 1960 | −11.4% |
| 1964 | −0.2% |
| 1968 | −34.4% |
| 1972 | −56.1% |
| 1976 | +32.9% |
| 1980 | +1.7% |
| 1984 | −41.3% |
| 1988 | −41.9% |
| 1992 | −5.9% |
| 1996 | −10.3% |
| 2000 | −36.8% |
| 2004 | −48.9% |
| 2008 | −52.0% |
| 2012 | −63.0% |
| 2016 | −66.3% |
| 2020 | −63.5% |
| 2024 | −62.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 19,088 |
| 2018 | 20,480 |
| 2020 | 23,504 |
| 2022 | 24,301 |
| 2024 | 26,063 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills northwest of Atlanta, Gilmer County has delivered some of Georgia's widest presidential margins, with Republican candidates consistently clearing 80% of the vote across recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 66.4 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 66.3 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.0 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 62.6 points.
A population of 32,426, a 84% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,499 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Loudon County and Gordon County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Gilmer County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Gilmer County, Georgia voted Republican by 62.6 points (R+62.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 18,481 votes cast, 3,413 went Democratic and 14,976 went Republican.
When did Gilmer County, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Gilmer County, Georgia voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Gilmer County, Georgia?
Gilmer County, Georgia has a population of 32,426 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Gilmer County, Georgia?
Median household income in Gilmer County, Georgia is $74,499 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Gilmer County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Gilmer County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 13 went Democratic and 21 went Republican.